The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
46° Stony Brook, NY
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
Jenna Zaza

Jenna Zaza, Arts & Culture Editor

Jenna Zaza is The Statesman's Arts and Culture Editor. She is a second-year journalism major with a minor in Korean studies and on the fast-track MBA program. When she is not writing, she is probably reading a book with a cup of coffee in hand.

All content by Jenna Zaza
An attendee purchasing a Korean stationary item at Korean Culture Day held at the Charles B. Wang Center on Nov. 10. COURTESY OF HEEJEONG SOHN

The center for Korean studies hosts an immersive Korean marketplace

Jenna Zaza
November 14, 2023
Read Story
A graphic showing Stallers upcoming events for the fall semester. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

Top Staller Center events to look out for this semester

Jenna Zaza
September 16, 2023
Read Story
A graphic showing the results from the Role of Arts in Campus Wellness Survey asking students how they engage in different art forms. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Survey shows involvement in arts on campus has positive impact on stress

Jenna Zaza
September 15, 2023
Read Story
Public Domain

Eric Nam’s latest album “House on a Hill” stands out as one of his finest

Jenna Zaza
September 14, 2023
Read Story
A graphic showing the Barbie logo and silhouette. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/ THE STATESMAN

From perfect plastic to real world imperfections: ‘Barbie’ exposes the harsh realities of a patriarchal society

Jenna Zaza
July 29, 2023
Read Story
A graphic showing the front cover of the South Korean novella Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/ THE STATESMAN

“Lemon” by Kwon Yeo-sun: a beautiful, dark and thought-provoking novel

Jenna Zaza
July 16, 2023
Read Story
The mural located in Astoria Queens is one in 4 murals part of the #WayOutofBurnout initiative.

Artist Lady Pink transforms NYC with murals about academic burnout

Jenna Zaza
May 19, 2023
Read Story
Poster for Netflixs Heartstopper Kit Conner (left) and Joe Locke (right) as Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring. Season two of the hit show has NETFLIX

“Heartstopper” Season 2: predictions for what’s to come

Jenna Zaza
May 1, 2023
Read Story
BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University Varsity Band prepares for annual concert

Jenna Zaza
April 13, 2023
Read Story
Bryson Tiller at the minor stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on July 9, 2016. Tiller will no longer be performing at this years Brookfest.Tore Sætre / CC BY-SA 4.0

Who are the 2023 Brookfest performers?

Jenna Zaza
April 2, 2023
Read Story
The cover of It Ends With US. The 2016 Goodreads Best Romance winner harbors potentially dangerous themes of intimate partner violence.ATRIA BOOKS

Romance novel “It Ends with Us”: cautionary tale of domestic violence falls dangerously flat

Jenna Zaza
March 26, 2023
Read Story
A scene from Run On (top left), Nevertheless (top right), Mine (bottom left) and Squid Games (bottom right. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

The increased representation of queer relationships in K-Dramas

Jenna Zaza
March 21, 2023
Read Story
University orchestra showcases dazzling performance at Staller

University orchestra showcases dazzling performance at Staller

Jenna Zaza
March 2, 2023
Read Story

Six short books to read this year

Jenna Zaza
February 18, 2023
Read Story

The male gaze in “Normal People” by Sally Rooney

Jenna Zaza
February 14, 2023
Read Story
A picture of an Oscars trophy. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12.

2023 Oscars: Predictions for the top five categories

Jenna Zaza
February 12, 2023
Read Story
The cover for Beyoncés seventh studio album RENAISSANCE. The album celebrates the old school, haus genre and creates an environment of high energy. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The 65th annual Grammy ceremony: winners and highlights

Jenna Zaza
February 6, 2023
Read Story
Matisse Museum brings fresh perspectives to See you at yours Exhibition

Matisse Museum brings fresh perspectives to “See you at yours” Exhibition

Jenna Zaza
February 5, 2023
Read Story
The front of the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center.ABIGAIL HENTZE/THE STATESMAN

Freezing temperatures expected at Stony Brook University

Jenna Zaza
February 2, 2023
Read Story
MAYA DUCLAY/THE STATESMAN

Five weeks of winter in Port Jefferson: 10 things to do over break

Jenna Zaza
December 4, 2022
Read Story
The University orchestra holds a concert every season at the Staller Center for the Arts and auditions are held two weeks prior to each semester. The performance highlights the myriad of talents of the undergraduate musicians. Jenna Zaza/ The Statesman

University Orchestra shines at Staller

Jenna Zaza
November 19, 2022
Read Story
Protests occurring outside the Supreme Court following the ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson. With the passage of anti-abortion and gendered-laws, decriminalization of sex-work has been a topic of discussion.COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS LICENSE

Want to defend reproductive rights? Then legalize sex work.

Jenna Zaza
November 14, 2022
Read Story
Enhypen, a 7-member k-pop ensemble ended their first U.S. tour on Oct. 15 in Radio City Music Hall. The band will be back on stage on Nov. 1 in Aichi, Japan. Jenna Zaza

Enhypen ends first U.S. tour in Radio City Music Hall

Jenna Zaza
October 30, 2022
Read Story
A book display of novels a part of BookTok.JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN

Brooklyn’s 17th annual “Book Fest”: connecting authors and readers

Jenna Zaza
October 17, 2022
Read Story
Art critic discusses postmemory generation in South Korea

Art critic discusses postmemory generation in South Korea

Jenna Zaza
October 6, 2022
Read Story
Netflix original series Heartstopper featuring Kit Connor and Joe Locke.

Prideful queer show “Heartstopper” has been renewed for two seasons

Jenna Zaza
September 18, 2022
Read Story
Load More Stories
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Statesman

Comments (0)

All The Statesman Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest